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Combinatorial expression of γ-protocadherins regulates synaptic connectivity in the mouse neocortex.

Yi-Jun Zhu, Cai-Yun Deng, Liu Fan, Ya-Qian Wang, Hui Zhou, Hua-Tai Xu

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Article in eLife, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Yi-Jun ZhuInstitute of Neuroscience and State Key Laboratory of Neuroscience, CAS Center for Excellence in Brain Science and Intelligence Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8384-1878
Cai-Yun DengInstitute of Neuroscience and State Key Laboratory of Neuroscience, CAS Center for Excellence in Brain Science and Intelligence Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China.
Liu FanLingang Laboratory, Shanghai Center for Brain Science and Brain-Inspired Intelligence Technology, Shanghai, China.
Ya-Qian WangLingang Laboratory, Shanghai Center for Brain Science and Brain-Inspired Intelligence Technology, Shanghai, China.
Hui ZhouLingang Laboratory, Shanghai Center for Brain Science and Brain-Inspired Intelligence Technology, Shanghai, China.
Hua-Tai XuInstitute of Neuroscience and State Key Laboratory of Neuroscience, CAS Center for Excellence in Brain Science and Intelligence Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1113-0455
Chinese Academy of Sciences · CN

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 31671113National Natural Science Foundation of China 91632101Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Major Project 2018SHZDZX05State Key Laboratory of Neuroscience and the Lingang Laboratory LG-GG-202201-01
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In the process of synaptic formation, neurons must not only adhere to specific principles when selecting synaptic partners but also possess mechanisms to avoid undesirable connections. Yet, the strategies employed to prevent unwarranted associations have remained largely unknown. In our study, we have identified the pivotal role of combinatorial clustered protocadherin gamma (γ-PCDH) expression in orchestrating synaptic connectivity in the mouse neocortex. Through 5' end single-cell sequencing, we unveiled the intricate combinatorial expression patterns of γ-PCDH variable isoforms within neocortical neurons. Furthermore, our whole-cell patch-clamp recordings demonstrated that as the similarity in this combinatorial pattern among neurons increased, their synaptic connectivity decreased. Our findings elucidate a sophisticated molecular mechanism governing the construction of neural networks in the mouse neocortex.

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Cadherin Related ProteinsNeocortexAnimalsCadherinsMiceNeural Networks, ComputerCadherin Related ProteinsCadherinsGamma-protocadherins5' end single-cell sequencingcell adhension moleculescombinatorial expressionmouseneuronal connectivityneurosciencesynaptic specificity

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PMID38470230
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